21. The lips of a righteous person feed many,but stubborn fools die because they have no sense.
22. It is the Lord’s blessing that makes a person rich,and hard work adds nothing to it.
23. Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan,so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.
24. That which wicked people dread happens to them,but ⌊the Lord⌋ grants the desire of righteous people.
25. When the storm has passed, the wicked person has vanished,but the righteous person has an everlasting foundation.
26. Like vinegar to the teeth,like smoke to the eyes,so is the lazy person to those who send him ⌊on a mission⌋.
27. The fear of the Lord lengthens ⌊the number of⌋ days,but the years of wicked people are shortened.
28. The hope of righteous people ⌊leads to⌋ joy,but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing.